rising

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Cases started rising in late-2025 with a sharp increase in February.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

During the first 500,000 years, the amount of crumbly material dropped before rising again over the following million years.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Rollins found a new purpose to music with "Freedom Suite," his 1958 work that spoke to the rising struggle of African Americans for equal rights.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Temperature readings had been rising steadily over the weekend, reaching 100 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

But rising to the occasion is not like growing taller or shaving, something that just arrives.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman